My dog has recurring diarrhea. What home remedies can I try?

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What can I do for a viral infection in my dog. She's had it before doing the same thing. Diarrhea every 2 hrs. Pet's info: Dog | Papillon | Female | spayed | 12 years and 1 month old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Diarrhea is a common problem with dogs and is usually self-limiting (will go away on its own). It may not appear to be serious right now, but it's always possible that it could be the start of something serious. If Jessi has any of the following, then she should see a vet: 1) Blood in diarrhea 2) Very watery diarrhea 3) Starts acting very depressed 4) Stops eating or drinking for longer than 24 hours. 5) Diarrhea lasts longer than three days. You can help her get through this by feeding bland food (boneless chicken and rice is good). Feed small portions (1/2 cup or less) three times a day. You can also add probiotics to the food (can get this at the pet store), which has demonstrated some efficacy for improving diarrhea. Ensure fresh, clean water is always available. I hope this helps and Jessie gets better soon.

My dog has recurring diarrhea. What home remedies can I try?

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